Comments on Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker TypePad2013-03-26T21:42:39ZMiami Heraldhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/2013/03/trooper-fired-after-i-10-traffic-stop-involving-state-lawmaker-/comments/atom.xml/Jacked Up commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d427ddf61970c2013-04-03T07:56:37Z2013-04-03T07:56:37ZJacked UpSounds like this constitutes Conduct Unbecoming a Public Official against Rep. Charles McBurney.<p>Sounds like this constitutes Conduct Unbecoming a Public Official against Rep. Charles McBurney.</p>Danny Wolfe commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee9d11b70970d2013-03-29T01:44:12Z2013-03-29T01:44:12ZDanny WolfeShould have been a thank you,handshake,have a good day and becareful from him instead of filing a complaint<p>Should have been a thank you,handshake,have a good day and becareful from him instead of filing a complaint</p>Richard Thomas commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee9cb3b29970d2013-03-28T02:20:56Z2013-03-28T02:20:56ZRichard ThomasThere needs to be an investigation now by an independent prosecutor. Corruption needs to be investigated seriously. This is not...<p>There needs to be an investigation now by an independent prosecutor. Corruption needs to be investigated seriously. This is not time for funny remarks. Do not cover this up.</p>jmichael commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d42550fb8970c2013-03-27T18:24:44Z2013-03-27T18:24:44ZjmichaelAll animals are equal. Some animals are "more" equal than others. $10 dollars more.<p>All animals are equal. Some animals are &quot;more&quot; equal than others. $10 dollars more.</p>george commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d425413d6970c2013-03-27T15:00:52Z2013-03-27T15:00:52ZgeorgeRep. Charles McBurney is also a Republican which the story fails to mention and the main reason the State of...<p>Rep. Charles McBurney is also a Republican which the story fails to mention and the main reason the State of Florida is in such a mess.</p>DFrank commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c382451a4970b2013-03-27T12:33:02Z2013-03-27T12:33:02ZDFrankI cannot believe someone lost his job over this. This legislator should be unelected. What an arrogant jerk.<p>I cannot believe someone lost his job over this. This legislator should be unelected. What an arrogant jerk.</p>pmath commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee9c776bf970d2013-03-27T12:30:41Z2013-03-27T12:30:41ZpmathI will believe the FHP Officer over a legislator EVERY SINGLE TIME.<p>I will believe the FHP Officer over a legislator EVERY SINGLE TIME.</p>Jay Hudson commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3823db8c970b2013-03-27T10:46:54Z2013-03-27T10:46:54ZJay HudsonFiring the FHP Office is indicative of how our Government currently sees itself, above the law. We live in a...<p>Firing the FHP Office is indicative of how our Government currently sees itself, above the law. We live in a society were power and money are far more important than law and order. It is unfortunate that the officer was fired, instead of the Representative. None of us are above the law, our forefathers actually believed that we are all created equal, unfortunately, they never realized how easily an elected official could be bought with money and power.</p>Paul Henry commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d425095a5970c2013-03-27T01:17:43Z2013-03-27T01:17:43ZPaul HenryI say we place automated for-profit cameras on I-10 and only ticket vehicles with state legislator plates on them. Plenty...<p>I say we place automated for-profit cameras on I-10 and only ticket vehicles with state legislator plates on them. Plenty of money to be made from the looks of things.</p>
<p>Based on the facts presented, the trooper got a raw deal. The punishment over one incident does not fit the claimed offense. The Tampa Times version of this story says the same trooper stopped another legislator the same day for the same offense and took similar action. Why then didn&#39;t that legislator complain? If we were to sanction every trooper that gave someone a break at roadside, there would be no FHP troopers.</p>
<p>Prediction: This situation will squander more of our tax dollars and the trooper will get his job back, along with back pay with interest.</p>Unsurprised Worker commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c38215864970b2013-03-27T00:54:34Z2013-03-27T00:54:34ZUnsurprised WorkerDid the Legislator violate...probably. However, when you take away a law enforcement officers ability to utilize some discretion, you tie...<p>Did the Legislator violate...probably. However, when you take away a law enforcement officers ability to utilize some discretion, you tie his hands. He probably thought he was educating this elected official who disapproved and got him some payback by overstepping his own authority. What did this accomplish? Very little positive!!!</p>Millon commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee9c45f45970d2013-03-27T00:28:08Z2013-03-27T00:28:08ZMillonSenator McBurney's actions are disgraceful. Oh sure. He wasn't speeding...sure! That's a joke. I've been stopped for speeding over my...<p>Senator McBurney&#39;s actions are disgraceful. Oh sure. He wasn&#39;t speeding...sure! That&#39;s a joke. I&#39;ve been stopped for speeding over my lifetime and every single time, I was speeding. Not only that, to get stopped today by FHP, you need to be going at least 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT.</p>
<p>To call and get someone fired, even after they let you off is just unbecoming of a decent person. This officer has to feed his family. Instead, he&#39;s out there fighting to get his job back. This Senator is dirt in my book. </p>whasup commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c38211c2c970b2013-03-26T23:57:34Z2013-03-26T23:57:34ZwhasupOf course FHP has no policy of granting breaks to legislators. It's an informal general practice that is best demonstrated...<p>Of course FHP has no policy of granting breaks to legislators. It&#39;s an informal general practice that is best demonstrated by the exceptions when lawmakers have gotten speeding tickets (the cases Jones will produce).</p>
<p>And I&#39;ll bet you that most of those who got them knew they were speeding and got caught and insisted on getting a ticket so the agency wouldn&#39;t have them in a compromising political position, having gotten them to accept a special favor.</p>
<p>Now shouldn&#39;t somebody in the press ask why this happened with McBurney who is head of the Justice Appropriations subcommittee in the House. I realize FHP&#39;s budget is controlled by another money subcommittee over transportation, but McBurney is in a prime position to help or hurt most law enforcement officers in the state. </p>
<p>One should wonder whether the cop&#39;s various union boys were attempting to compromise a key money committee legislator.</p>Florida commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3820ea16970b2013-03-26T23:05:33Z2013-03-26T23:05:34ZFloridaRandy, if we have a governor whose company was raided by the FBI in the biggest Medicaid fraud case in...<p>Randy, if we have a governor whose company was raided by the FBI in the biggest Medicaid fraud case in history calling the shots on Medicaid, i&#39;m not surprised Julie Jones is in charge of DHSMV.</p>Randy Scott commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d424fdcd7970c2013-03-26T22:19:23Z2013-03-26T22:19:25ZRandy ScottThe worst member of the Administration--by far---is Julie Jones. She is a biologist by training and is simply not qualified...<p>The worst member of the Administration--by far---is Julie Jones. She is a biologist by training and is simply not qualified to lead men and women who put their life on the line every day. She has implemented policies which have devastated the moral of everyone in FHP and DHSMV. Can we please get a REAL law enforcement officer to lead the agency?</p>No More Rick Scott commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee9c3d430970d2013-03-26T22:13:45Z2013-03-26T22:13:47ZNo More Rick ScottRick Scott tried to disband FHP but Sheriffs put a stop to his reckless culture of governing.<p>Rick Scott tried to disband FHP but Sheriffs put a stop to his reckless culture of governing.</p>Loser of the Week : Charles McBurney commented on 'Trooper fired after I-10 traffic stop involving state lawmaker 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c3820a169970b2013-03-26T21:58:38Z2013-03-26T21:58:41ZLoser of the Week : Charles McBurneySo Charles McBurney thinks the FHP Trooper was abusing his authority and instead uses his own power to call the...<p>So Charles McBurney thinks the FHP Trooper was abusing his authority and instead uses his own power to call the head of FHP Col. Brieton. Regular citizens don&#39;t get to call the head of FHP.</p>